Trump-Putin Meeting Underway In Helsinki
The two presidents spoke briefly before beginning their one-on-one session. Trump said they planned to talk about nuclear weapons and China.
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Ex-Ambassador To Russia Thomas Pickering On Trump-Putin Meeting
As President Trump meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Finland, Thomas Pickering, who was President Clinton's ambassador to Moscow, tells NPR what he thinks each side is looking to gain.
'Drop By Drop': How Poetry Helped The U.S. Military In Afghanistan
From the Rough Translation podcast, the story of an Air Force captain who seemed to hold the key to turning around the Afghan war, and why everything went wrong.
Trump Tweets About U.S.-Russia Relations Ahead Of Summit With Putin
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet Monday in Helsinki. In a tweet ahead of the summit, Trump said relations are bad, in part because of what he called the "Rigged Witch Hunt."
Former Ambassador To Russia Bill Burns On What's At Stake In Helsinki
President Trump is downplaying expectations for his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Bill Burns, who was U.S. ambassador to Russia for President George W. Bush, explains which country has more to gain from the meeting.
Democratic Sen. Reed Had Called For Trump To Cancel Putin Meeting
Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, says President Trump should cancel his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the wake of the Justice Department's indictments of 12 Russian agents for election interference.
Angered By Attack, Mob Slaughters Hundreds Of Crocodiles In Indonesia
Following the funeral of a local resident killed by a crocodile after apparently straying into a local wildlife sanctuary, the mob slaughtered nearly 300 of the reptiles.
Elon Musk And British Diver Exchange Harsh Words Over Thai Cave Rescue
British diver Vern Unsworth, who helped rescue 12 boys from a cave in northern Thailand called Musk's mini-sub a "PR stunt." The billionaire fired back, called the diver a "pedo guy."
Unrest In Southern Iraq Continues As Government Cuts Internet
Protests have gripped areas in southern Iraq for several days. The government has cut off access to the Internet, making it more difficult to get accurate information.
News Brief: What Trump And Putin Want From Their Summit, Plus Iraq Protests
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Helsinki - why have senators strongly urged Trump not to meet Putin alone? And southern Iraq is in turmoil as protests over jobs and basic services spread.